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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Frank Turner
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature
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Composed during the 14th century in the English Midlands, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight describes the events that follow when a mysterious green-coloured knight rides into King Arthur's Camelot in deep mid-winter. The mighty knight presents a challenge to the court: he will allow himself to be struck by one blow, on the condition that he will be allowed to return the strike on the following New Year's Eve. Sir Gawain takes up the challenge, decapitating the stranger - only to see the Green Knight seize up his own severed head and ride away, leaving Gawain to seek him out and honour their pact.
Blending Celtic myth and Christian faith, Gawain is among the greatest Middle English poems: a tale of magic, chivalry and seduction.
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- Anonymous
- 01-06-2020
puzzling little classic
what a strange story
highly recommend listening to the discussion of this book on bbc radio 4's "in our time" podcast
nice clear accessible translation and introduction by bernard o'donoghue
would be surprised if the new movie can be as simple and enigmatic as this
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